Garrett Adcock, the only college football player that is in his second year of law school, has been named one of three finalists for the 2016 Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service,” presented annually by the All Sports Association in Fort Walton Beach.
Along with Adcock, other finalists are Christian McCaffrey of Stanford and Trevor Knight of Texas A&M.
The Wuerffel Trophy, named after Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, is awarded to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
Voting for the Wuerffel Trophy is performed by a National Selection Committee that includes college football television and print media, industry notables, former head coaches and prior Wuerffel Trophy recipients. The formal announcement of the 2016 Wuerffel Trophy recipient will be on Dec. 6, 2016, at the National Football Foundation’s press conference in New York City.
While Adcock has ended his playing career due to injuries, it doesn’t diminish his well documented service and academic feats. Soon to be a four-time Mountain West All-Academic selection, Adcock is a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District selection. His volunteerism extends to the nation of Ghana, where he three times has traveled abroad to volunteer, including the building of the Christian Adcock & Sons Christian Hospital in Ateiku.
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THE HOME DEPOT COLLEGE FOOTBALL AWARDS FINALISTS – (listed alphabetically)
NCFAA awards announced during The Home Depot College Football Awards:
| Chuck Bednarik Award College Defensive Player of the Year |
Jonathan Allen, Alabama (Sr.) Myles Garrett, Texas A&M (So.) Jabrill Peppers, Michigan (Jr.) |
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| Biletnikoff Award Outstanding Receiver |
Austin Carr, Northwestern (Jr.) Zay Jones, East Carolina (Sr.) Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma (RS Sr.) |
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| Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Nation’s Outstanding Placekicker |
Daniel Carlson, Auburn (Jr.) Zane Gonzalez, Arizona State (Sr.) Younghoe Koo, Georgia Southern (Sr.) |
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| Ray Guy Award College Punter of the Year |
Michael Dickson, Texas (So.) Cameron Johnston, Ohio State, (GS) Mitch Wishnowsky, Utah, (So.) |
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| Maxwell Award College Player of the Year |
Lamar Jackson, Louisville (So.) Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (RS Jr.) Jabrill Peppers, Michigan (Jr.) |
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| Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Nation’s Best Quarterback |
Lamar Jackson, Louisville (So.) Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (RS Jr.) Deshaun Watson, Clemson (Jr.)* |
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| Outland Trophy Nation’s Most Outstanding Interior Lineman |
Pat Elflein, Ohio State (Sr.) Cody O’Connell, Washington State (RS Jr.) Cam Robinson, Alabama |
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| Jim Thorpe Award Nation’s Best Defensive Back |
Adoree’ Jackson, USC (Jr.) Jourdan Lewis, Michigan (Sr.) Tre’Davious White, LSU (Sr.) |
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| Doak Walker Award Nation’s Premier Running Back |
Dalvin Cook, Florida State (Jr.) D’Onta Foreman, Texas (Jr.) Donnel Pumphrey, San Diego State (Sr.) |
*2015 award winner
Other awards recognized during The Home Depot College Football Awards:
| The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
Winner be announced on Wednesday, Dec. 8 |
| NCFAA Contributions to College Football Award | Winner to be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 30 |
| Disney Spirit Award Most Inspirational |
James Conner, Pittsburgh (RS Jr.) |
| William V. Campbell Trophy Academic Success |
The 12 finalists for the Campbell Trophy were announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1. |
| The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team | Team captain will be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 23 |
| Walter Camp All-America Team | Team to be announced on Thursday, Dec. 8 |
Awards recognized during The Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Special at 6 p.m. ET on ESPNU:
| John Mackey Award Outstanding Tight End |
Jake Butt, Michigan (Sr.) O.J. Howard, Alabama (Sr.) Jordan Leggett, Clemson (Sr.) |
| Rimington Award Outstanding Center |
Finalists to be announced on Monday, Dec. 5; Winner announced live on the Red Carpet |
| Wuerffel Trophy Community Service |
Garrett Adcock, New Mexico (RS Sr.) Trevor Knight, Texas A&M (Sr.) Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Jr.) |
MEDIA NOTE: Media interested in attending the media availability with nominees on Wednesday, Dec. 7. and/or covering the live telecast on Thursday, Dec. 8, can email CFAmedia@espn.com through Monday, Dec. 5: Credentialing and Schedule Information
National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA)
The NCFAA encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. The 21 awards boast 678 years of tradition-selection excellence. Visit www.NCFAA.org to learn more about our story.